Schools in Dorchester
Dorchester has 19 primary schools and 5 secondary schools (in Dorset), plus 3 special, nursery, sixth-form or other schools. Pick the age group you want: each list is ranked, shown on a map and compared with schools that have a similar mix of pupils elsewhere in England.
4 of 17 scored schools do better than similar schools elsewhere in England.
- Cheselbourne Village School91
- Thorner's Church of England School, Litton Cheney78
- Cerne Abbas CofE VC First School77
0 of 5 scored schools do better than similar schools elsewhere in England.
- The Thomas Hardye School60
- St Mary's Church of England Middle School, Puddletown58
- St Osmund's Church of England Middle School55
Map of schools in Dorchester
Every school in the area. Use the filter to show one age group.
Special, nursery, sixth-form and other schools (3)
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| School | Type | Ages | Pupils | Low income | Ofsted | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorchester Learning Centre | Pupil referral unit / alternative provision | 5-18 | 54 | 70% | Good 2022 | – |
| Employ My Ability (EMA) Ltd | Special school | 16-25 | – | – | Not inspected | – |
| Sunninghill Preparatory School | Independent school | 0-13 | 167 | – | Not inspected | – |
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About this list
Primary and secondary schools have separate pages because they are measured on different things (SATs for primaries, GCSEs for secondaries) and compared with different sets of similar schools. Special schools, nurseries and sixth-form colleges don't fit either list, so they are listed here. How the score works.